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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1922
Page
13
The text discusses sleeve fashion featuring black lace cuffs and sleeve detailing on dresses. It notes gathered sleeves, wrist aspects, and the modern look described as dignified and flattering when paired with bows and gloves.
In Bridgeport a happier Christmas mood prevails with rising bank deposits and a successful Christmas club at Bridgeport Savings Bank. The letter-writer shares personal savings pride, charity to Near East Relief, and reflections on progress from unemployment to prosperity, plus musings on Ampico pianos and modern tech shaping daily life.
Local notices show Christmas events and meetings from various groups. The Republican Women’s Club hosts a Christmas program at Stata Street rooms with refreshments and surprises. other clubs schedule dances and parties across venues like Olivet Church and the Washington Avenue home of Mrs. Sailor. The Lordship Parent-Teacher Association plans a Friday night Christmas party, and the Retail Board of the Chamber honors Arthur Guerin for long service. A whist party at Moose Hall and a feature course by Professor William Lyon Phelps update readers on community activities.
Two hats traveled south recently in the truth of a New York debutante. The hats are the style for next spring, featuring brimming taffeta and straw with yarn embroidery in bright colors. Ribbons and woven turban effects add decorative grace for hatpins.
George Wesley Hayes of Lexington, son of Wesley F Hayes of 331 Barnum Avenue, is engaged to Latine Ach sah Wright of Lexington. The couple plan a summer wedding. Wright, a Lexington graduate, has been linked with Gallarian Sunday School work in Lexington and works at a Boston patent office. Hayes, after local schooling, attended Allen School for Boys in Newton and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He served as a first lieutenant in the finance department during World War I, stationed at Remington Arms, later at Springfield Arsenal, then worked as assistant superintendent at Portland Manufacturing and is now assistant superintendent at a piston ring factory in Boston.
Minstrels will journey from the General Electric plant to the Sanatorium on Thursday night December 21 to entertain patients and staff. Transportation provided by GE. Cast includes members from the In department and features interludes, with Wy and P. Forme as Interlocut and director, plus performers such as Frank Rays mond and Jack Arnold among others.
The Park Avenue temple Sisterhood will meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock with a Chanukah program. A Chanukah hymn, candle lighting, and a reading from Book of Maccabees are slated. Mrs. Charles S. Brody will read a paper titled Amusement in thy Home. Chairmen and helpers include Mrs. J. R. Baum, Mrs. William Winter, Mrs. J. B. Gerber, and others.
Readable text notes a welfare building Christmas party with a planned timetable and staff involvement. The fragment mentions an attendance of about 1,006 individuals and references an agenda item related to a school fair and staff coordination.
Christiauag work is being done by 217 Scouts of Troop 2% who have put in 404 hours assisting with collecting food, stalls, and clothing for the needy. Funds raised will be distributed in the city. The effort continues this week. aides have posted 290 Red Cross posters citywide from North Avenues to Ash Creek.
Read's department store advertises free transportation charges on all merchandise purchased, including Parcel Post and Express service, to attract customers. This promotional note highlights shipping cost savings available to shoppers.
A silk sample describes negligee Cheney silks featuring old blue grounds with large butterfly motifs among dogwood blossoms. Details note darker blues and tans with lanterns and floral effects. Price range listed as $1.50 to $3.00 per yard. Silk section on the whir d floor.
People heading to Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland Delaware and Virginia will start their journey on December 20. The trip covers multiple states with planned stops and transportation arrangements.
Gift suggestions describe dinner rings, platinum mountings in various designs, and gold rings from child sizes to large signet styles. Bar pins, sterling silver and enamel, sell from 1.00 to 65.00. Lingerie clasps cuff pins and cuff links offered in small satin lined gift boxes for 0.50.
Roseville Pottery offers bowls candle sticks and baskets in yellow rose moss green peacock and orange. Translucent Japanese tea sets suit tea wagons and the tea ceremony. Salad bowls and plates entice guests with decorative displays and ritual mixing. Main floor Main Door frost.
A sturdy non breakable metal fountain pen designed as a thoughtful gift for a schoolboy or girl. Features self filling mechanism and a durable construction from the stationery section. Noor is noted in the listing.
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